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You’re Qualified. That’s Not the Problem.
You’re Qualified. That’s Not the Problem. Many directors and chairs quietly ask the same question: I’m qualified. Why am I not being selected for dean roles? Because selection at that level is not based on qualifications alone. It’s based on positioning. Hiring...
Why Higher Ed Leaders Feel Stuck in Roles They’ve Outgrown
There is a quiet experience many higher education leaders have but rarely say out loud: “I know I’m capable of more… so why do I feel this stuck?” This feeling is incredibly common among Directors, Deans, AVPs, and aspiring senior leaders. But what makes it difficult...
You Can Be Clear… and Still Not Be Set Up to Succeed
Many high-performing professionals carry a quiet assumption: If I can just get clearer, I’ll execute better. But what if clarity isn’t the issue? In a recent strategic planning session, a group of thoughtful, aligned leaders reached a hard realization. They knew what...
Leading in Higher Education Has Never Been Harder
In conversations with higher education leaders across the country, one theme keeps coming up: the job has become dramatically more complex. Anyone leading in higher education right now already knows this. In my work with higher education leaders, I hear the same thing...
Leaders Navigating High-Visibility Environments: When You’re Seen Without Being Supported
There is a particular kind of leadership that shows up when things don’t go according to plan. Not the leadership outlined in job descriptions. Not the leadership announced in org charts. But the leadership that emerges when people are disoriented, confused, and...
Women’s History Month: The Leadership Legacy of Dr. Ruth J. Simmons and the Future of Women of Color in Academia
Each March, Women's History Month invites us to pause and reflect on the contributions of women whose leadership has shaped institutions, communities, and intellectual life. In higher education, this reflection is especially important. The academy has long been a...